Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist - QC & Patient Impact

United Surgical Partners International; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability (short/long-term)

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

USPI South Texas Specialty Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. You will perform clinical testing, ensure quality control per CLIA/TJC/CAP, and report results to Lab Manager.

This role supports outpatient orthopedic and spine procedures with emphasis on accuracy and compliance. Requirements include an ASCP-registered laboratory science degree and 1–2 years in an accredited lab, with strong color vision and phlebotomy skills.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year laboratory science degree required.
• Must be registered with ASCP or equivalent.
• 1–2 years' experience in an accredited lab or hospital environment.
• Experience with Point of Care Testing.
• Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies/standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets for data reporting.
• Ability to detect color and color changes.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs correlation studies, linearity checks, and quality control monitors to assure CLIA, TJC, and CAP compliance.
• Analyzes and summarizes test results on each testing process and submits to Lab Manager for review and approval.
• Maintains machines and supplies, tracks education and training needs, and orders reagents.
• Performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Recommends supplies/equipment to enhance program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy skills

Color vision

Excel reporting

Customer service

Education

Two- or four-year laboratory science degree

Tools

ASCP certification

Point of Care Testing

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

USPI South Texas Specialty Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. You will perform clinical testing, ensure quality control per CLIA/TJC/CAP, and report results to Lab Manager.

This role supports outpatient orthopedic and spine procedures with emphasis on accuracy and compliance. Requirements include an ASCP-registered laboratory science degree and 1–2 years in an accredited lab, with strong color vision and phlebotomy skills.